Pirates’ South African forward Patrick Maswanganyi vies for the ball with Chiefs’ South African midfielder Pule Mmodi during the Premier Soccer League South African Premier Division football match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.
“I saw him playing on Wednesday , and after the game, we talked with Helman . But then I saw him playing on Saturday , and he played a very good game. “I don’t think about to replace Themba now. But we have to think: Themba is nearly 35, so he will be 36 or 37 in 2026. When you’re at that age, it can happen , and then we have to be ready.
“So yes, we have to look for replacements also. Firstly, we have to see those games as an opportunity to give new players, younger players, to show if they are at Bafana Bafana level. Secondly, we are playing against two different styles of opponents. On one side you have Andorra and you can compare them to Namibia. So, a tough team, a team who will wait and try to be dangerous in transition.
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